China Garden
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at China Garden, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up eight times.
Compared to other Leesburg restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken nuggets 66f, Egg rolls 47f. Operator states food was out while busy. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board by fryers.
22-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Cooked pork stored in cardboard chicken box.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Chicken nuggets and egg rolls in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -On top of upright freezer.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jackets on dry goods. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Small black reach in refrigerator.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Tongs between cooler and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Spoons in 80f water.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Upright freezer gasket. -Exterior of fryers. -Exterior of bulk containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of unused cooler to right of fryers.
22-16-4
47
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over noodles in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored behind raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Egg rolls 52f, Chicken 57f, Chicken nuggets 57f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Washed hands in three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Warewash. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front hand sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of freezer. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour and sugar. **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken wings over wontons. -Raw shrimp over sauce buckets in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Eggrolls 66f, Pork 72f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board by fryers. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked eggrolls, Cooked chicken.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Pink spray bottle under three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Sauce scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. -Case of pork in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Fork and scoops in 75f water. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Sliced beef in standing water.
06-01-5
37
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Cooked chicken in Walmart bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish over soda. -Raw chicken over dumplings. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board by fryers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No cold water at Handsink near front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Interior of fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Eggrolls in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken on a stick over spring rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggrolls 59f, Chicken 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wontons.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored behind carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, egg rolls, pork, noodles.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 76f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Freezer gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken and egg rolls in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
26
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Stored at room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 87f, less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee clean sink drain and then begin working with food without washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Small white cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Egg flats.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
02D-01-5
32
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White Cutting board in rear prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 89f water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
78
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of baby corn. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over cut veggies in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At room temperature. Manager placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggrolls 52f, Chicken 79f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White Cutting board in rear prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 89f water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 91f. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Garden on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at China Garden.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
China Garden most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Garden have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Garden means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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